#Chapter 98: Looks Like A Family

Standing in Kimberly’s office, I remember the dejected looks on my daughters’ faces and ask, “There’s a family friendly event coming up, right? Do you think I could cover it? Do you think I could bring my two daughters?” Kimberly looks up at me, away from her computer. “Trouble at home, Esther?” I don’t want to get too personal. I doubt Kimberly wants me to either, but with a favor like this, I have to reveal some of what’s going on with me. “The divorce hasn’t been easy on any of us,” I say. “The girls are taking it the worst. I’ve let them down so many times. I just want to take them somewhere they can have some fun.” “And prove to them that you are still a good mom?” Kimberly asks. I lower my head in disgrace. “Maybe that’s part of it.” Kimberly nods sagely. “I’m divorced too, you know. It’s been a long time but I remember those days. I never thought my son would get over it.” “Did he?” I ask. “Eventually.” “How?” I ask. “Time. Some arguments. A lot of discussio